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When you get to camp, the deck and aluminum extension bars turn into a large table for cooking and food prep. The Wingman turns a canoe into a really stable mother ship, capable of carrying fresh food and cold drinks, and accommodating large dogs or standing anglers. Who really wants the raft and all the fussiness it calls for anyway?

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Jackson Kayak Tip of the Week By Zofia Tula Flatwater paddling allows us to focus on the small things, which in turn improves our freestyle kayaking. I think this is especially true for women who have a harder time covering up improper technique with strength. And all paddlers can benefit from learning symmetry and proper

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By Sam Boykin While visiting Charlotte, N.C., this summer, 18-year-old Lauren Seitz, along with several other members of the Westerville, Ohio, church choir, decided to check out the U.S. National Whitewater Center (USNWC). The sprawling outdoor sports complex has mountain bike trails, rock climbing walls and ziplines. But the main attraction is the Class IV

2011 Boat Book – Venture Kayaks

Flex
$699 in high-density polyethylene, with retractable skeg
L: 10’11”; W: 25″; 45 lbs.
The Venture Flex is a stable, maneuverable kayak that is at home exploring shallow rivers or paddling to your favorite fishing hole. The Flex features Venture’s Flip-Top backrest and is available with a retractable skeg for maximum versatility. Lightweight and compact, the Flex is fun for the whole family.

Easky 13
$1249 in high-density polyethylene, with retractable skeg
L: 13’7″; W: 26.5″; 46 lbs.
The Venture Easky 13 combines the features of a touring kayak with the stability of a recreational hull. The Easky 13 comes standard with two watertight hatches and bulkheads, the Venture Flip-Top backrest and a removable deck storage pod. Optional outfitting includes rod holders and a retractable skeg or rudder.

Easky 15
$1299 in high-density polyethylene, with retractable skeg
L: 15’6″; W: 24″; 50 lbs.
The Venture Easky 15 is the performance choice among small touring kayaks-stable enough for a beginner but easier to edge than most kayaks in its category. The Easky is fast and straight tracking, and features Venture’s adjustable thigh braces, Flip-Top backrest and removable deck pod. Available with a skeg or rudder.

Easky 15 LV
$1299 in high-density polyethylene, with retractable skeg
L: 15′; W: 22.5″; 46 lbs.
All of the beginner-friendly performance of the Easky 15, scaled down into a smaller package. The Easky 15 LV is ideal for paddlers under 150 pounds who want a touring kayak that really fits. The Easky 15 LV-real sea kayak performance for the beginning paddler.

Easky 17
$1399 in high-density polyethylene, with retractable skeg
Easky 17 L: 16’7″; W: 23″; 58 lbs.
Easky 17 LV: L: 16’7″; W: 22″; 55 lbs.
If you are looking for a true sea kayak at an affordable price, the Easky 17 is the ideal choice. Available in two sizes to fit a range of paddlers, and outfitted with a rudder or skeg, the Easky 17 is ready to take you adventuring on the sea.